SmithKline Beecham Consumer Healthcare introduces Denavir, a topical antiviral cream for the treatment of recurrent cold sores in healthy adults.
- The prescription penciclovir cream, which is active against the herpes simplex virus type 1, blocks the virus that causes cold sores.
- Denavir is a non-greasy cream formulated for the lips and face.
- Recurrent cold sore sufferers apply Denavir every two hours during waking hours for a period of four days.
- For more information, contact SmithKline Beecham, (888) 432-5732.